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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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